scissors
/ˈsɪzərz/
verb
- To cut or move like scissors; to open and close like the blades of scissors.
- She scissored the paper into a neat shape.
- The dancer scissored her legs in the air during the leap.
- The crab scissored its claws in a threatening way.
noun
- A tool used for cutting, consisting of two blades joined at a pivot, with handles for the fingers.
- Please pass me the scissors so I can open this package.
- The tailor sharpened his scissors before cutting the fabric.
- She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
- A move in gymnastics or dance where the legs are opened and crossed in a scissor-like motion.
- The gymnast performed a perfect scissors during her floor routine.
- He practiced the scissors jump to improve his agility.
- In the dance, the scissors move requires quick leg coordination.
- A wrestling or martial arts hold where the legs are used to squeeze an opponent.
- The fighter applied a body scissors to wear down his opponent.
- The coach taught the students how to break free from a scissors.
- She escaped from the scissors by twisting her hips.